The Secret Lives of Honey Bees January 10, 2011

Heather Mattila studies the social organization and the communication systems of honey bees at Wellesley College, where her hives lend a lively presence to the arboretum. Heather will unravel the secret life of honey bees, including the different kinds of bees that are found in hives, their roles, and the means by which honey bees communicate. She will also touch on some of the challenges that are facing pollinator populations today.